Infectious Disease

Leslie Baken, MD

Infectious Disease Physician Consultant, St. Paul Infectious Disease Associates

St Paul, MN

Dr. Leslie A. Baken is an infectious disease specialist practicing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota, with a focus on complex and chronic infections. Her top areas of expertise include nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, infectious arthritis, myelitis, and AIDS dysmorphic syndrome, as well as HIV and travel medicine. She manages conditions such as sexually transmitted diseases, cellulitis, and other infectious processes in adult patients, drawing on over 34 years of experience

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Infectious Disease (ABIM)
Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (MD, 1984)
Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1985-1988)
Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1989-1992)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSexually Transmitted InfectionsSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAspirus Health PlanAvera Health Plans

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

North Memorial Health
United Hospital
Essentia Health
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
M Health Fairview

Languages

English[2]

Conditions Dr. Baken treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Baken accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Leslie Baken's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 29 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Baken practice?

Leslie Baken practices in St Paul, MN with hospital affiliations including North Memorial Health, United Hospital, and Essentia Health.

What does Dr. Baken specialize in?

Leslie Baken is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Baken been practicing?

Leslie Baken has 42+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Baken's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (MD, 1984); Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1985-1988); Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1989-1992).